Star Wars: The Force Awakens Smashes All Records

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When Disney acquired Lucas Films in 2012, fans were a little skeptical. After all, how can a company that is known for its feel-good princess movies do justice to epic franchises like Indiana Jones and Star Wars? The release of the first Star Wars movie under the Disney banner has alleviated those doubts.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens that just opened in cinemas worldwide to rave reviews did not just break records - It obliterated them! Given the pent-up fan demand and the intense marketing, Disney had estimated that the movie would break the $100 million mark at the US box office on its opening day.

Photo Credit: StarWars: The Force Awakens Trailer (YouTube screen capture)

According to initial estimates, 'The Force Awakens' surpassed that number raking in an astounding $120.5 million USD. The number does not include the $57 million USD earned from the movie's Thursday night preview screenings. This by far exceeds the existing $91 million USD first-day record set by 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.' Additionally, it is also the first Star Wars movie to earn more than $100 million USD in a single day!

If that is not impressive enough, how about this? The film has broken opening day records globally as well - From the United Kingdom ($24.7 million) to Germany ($12.7 million ), to France ($11.2 million), Australia ($10.4 million), and the list goes on.

Photo Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd

All in all, as of December 19, Disney has earned an estimated $250 million USD during the opening weekend, breaking yet another record - One set earlier this year by 'Jurassic World' that made $208.8 million in its debut weekend.

The big question? Will Star Wars: The Force Awakens break the all-time global box office record of $2.788 billion USD established by James Cameron's blockbuster movie Avatar in 2009? Judging from the positive fan reviews and the fact that the film has yet to open in many large, lucrative markets like China, it certainly appears plausible.

Resources: yahoo.news.com, usatoday.com

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1517 Comments
  • adonikus
    adonikusMonday, January 4, 2021 at 1:16 pm
    This movie was kinda pointless but my favorite star wars movies are revenge of the Sith and the empire strikes back
    • youuuuuuuuFriday, September 13, 2019 at 8:15 am
      BEST MOVIE EVER
      • shadowcorps501
        shadowcorps501Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:04 am
        I LOVE KYLO REN IN THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!
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          recumyga-157348Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 5:01 pm
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        • btsTuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:01 am
          i love this
          • riyriy
            riyriyMonday, May 13, 2019 at 8:07 am
            this is a great article.
            • maireSaturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:41 pm
              I Love Star Wars! Thanks For The Articie, Meera Dolasia!
              • Victoria mangerWednesday, April 17, 2019 at 2:03 pm
                I am a big fan of star wars! .IM SO EXITED
                • Cheese awesomeSunday, March 24, 2019 at 2:36 pm
                  Star wars is the best saga ever! Love the movie! Everyone should check out the movies! Thank you George Lucas!😀
                  • remWednesday, March 6, 2019 at 12:26 pm
                    that was so cool
                    • remWednesday, March 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm
                      wow

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